Choice Diminutive
Antique Gameboard.
Sublime Surface  

Probably New England, ca. 1840.
I love this piece!

An early gameboard, not one of the many later pieces. Original paint with remarkable surface on hand-planed pine. Warm, mellow, almost glowing squares of mustard and red, wrapped within a deep dark border. Initialed M. A. L.

Picture frame molding held with cut (square) nails. Original hanging ring. Tight, crisp, clean.

The best gameboard I have handled in some time. Feels good in hand. Sweet and unusually small size of just about 12 ¼ inches square x 1 1/8 thick. From a private midwestern collection.